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GPV 127T

1989 Pontiac Firebird

Silver Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,355 mi
Last recorded80,355 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Pontiac Firebird69,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 127T
MakePontiac
ModelFirebird
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 80,355 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 80,355 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,939 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,793 miles

oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,464 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

steering idlier arm has slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,007 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,702 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,869 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 71,854 miles

front bushes of rear springs perished

hydrocarbons very high and near the limit

non-standard indicators fitted to front valance and rear valance

play in steering idler,advise renewal

Fail 21 Mar 2006 71,854 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion above fuel tank area,limited vision.

rear leaf spring,front bushes perishing

slight play in steering idler

How Reliable is the Pontiac Firebird?

Based on 8,717 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
640
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 140
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GPV 127T is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird in Silver with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Pontiac Firebird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,081 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Pontiac Firebird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPV 127T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Pontiac Firebird typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 37 years old, this Pontiac Firebird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GPV 127T registered?

GPV 127T is a 1989 Pontiac Firebird, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is GPV 127T safe to buy?

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